How many inches can I expect to lose off my waistline If I get a tummy tuck? (Photos)

Hello and thank you for your question.  It is challenging to predict the exact number of inches you may lose.   Based on your
photograph, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction.  This can be done through a low and short
incision, all completely below the bikini line. 
The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on
the exterior.   Your muscles can also be
plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. 
Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of
real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate
their results.  The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are
comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified
board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Hello!You will not lose 10 inches off your waistline. That is a large amount. Please discuss with your plastic surgeon to see what she/he thinks you will reasonably achieve. This is a great question!

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  In general the waistline of a patient is determined by the underlying bony anatomy of the ribs and hips.  Based on your supplied picture I do not think you will approximate a 10 inch reduction in your waist but you do look as if you would obtain a very nice result.  Hope this helps.

Although an abdominoplasty will improve your appearance, do not expect to lose inches, certainly not 10.
Good luck,
Greg Sexton, M.D/
Columbia, S.C.

Hello and thanks for your question and photographs.
  Inches loss after TT depends on many anatomical characteristics  of an individual like abdominal content, muscle  amount of extra abdominal fat  and amount of  extra skin.Which can be assisted only during personal examination. But definitely you will get quite a good improvement.
please consult board certified plastic surgeon and discuss.
Best of luck.
Dr Milan Doshi

Hi and thanks for your question.  It is very common for patients to lose inches off their waistline after tummy tuck and liposuction.  How much is really completely dependent on your underlying anatomy.  Unfortunately it's hard to tell from just a picture.  That being said, you probably won't get 10 inches off after surgery in my best estimation.

I can not possibly guarantee a patient inches off their waistline because it is different for each patient. Besides, your underlying anatomy contributes a lot to your shape and size.

Your waist is determined by the abdominal contents, including your organs and the fat around it. A tummy tuck can address the loose skin but will not appreciably change the waist size. I think you will still get a good result and be happy with the procedure though. Best wishes. 

10 inches is a lot to expect from an abdominoplasty. I do not think you have enough to lose that amount. You should see a nice improvement with good portion of the exact number is not ever possible. Talk to your surgeon about expectations. Best of luck! 

You will not lose 10 inches but will have a very nice contour change.  That is the thing to focus on.